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The user in question here is in the EU, the startup has their HQ in the EU, so EU data laws apply, and the user has to be able to delete their account and all data stored.


I don't think there is a need to discuss where legal headquarters is. We just had a backlog of backend tasks pending. It was just a matter of time.


It is necessary to discuss where legal headquarters is for the purpose of suing the site for libel, slander and violation of data laws.

The site has already been reported by an affected user to the local EU data protection officer, so the legal fallout has already started.

If you still have shares in the company, sell.




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